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Every real option on this 4th down, priced in expected points, the same math behind every call this site grades. ?

Q1 Detroit Lions 4th & 9 at the 29

Detroit Lions 0 – Minnesota Vikings 0

What Actually Happened

(7:18) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

The Three Options

GO +0.27 EP
  • 31% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 20, worth +4.45 EP
  • 69% chance to fail: Minnesota Vikings takes over around their own 29, worth -1.62 EP
KICK +0.85 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • 79% chance to make a 46-yard field goal: 3 points, then Minnesota Vikings takes over around their own 24 after the kickoff, worth +1.71 EP
  • 21% chance to miss: Minnesota Vikings takes over around their own 39, worth -2.35 EP
PUNT -0.31 EP
  • Minnesota Vikings would take over around their own 11, worth -0.31 EP

The Verdict

Chose KICK ✓ matched the model